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During his campaign stop in Iowa, former vice president and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence was faced with a tough question about his recent interview with Tucker Carlson. The voter asked Pence how he has been handling the aftermath of his “disastrous” interview. Pence fired back, stating that certain clips from the interview were taken out of context and claimed that his answer was cut off. He dismissed these alleged distortions as “fake news” and reaffirmed his support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity against Russia.
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Pence addressed the interview with a touch of humor, referring to it as a “very sport debate with that former talk show host on Fox.” He acknowledged Carlson’s consistent stance against U.S. support for Ukraine but emphasized the importance of standing up to Vladimir Putin. Pence warned that if Russia were to overrun Ukraine, Putin would not stop there. He claimed that if a member of NATO were to be attacked, the United States would be obligated to send military forces, furthering his commitment to using Ukraine as leverage against Russia.
This is insane to hear
When Pence was asked why he’s more focused on sending tanks to Ukraine than fixing up American cities that have been been destroyed by Biden, open borders, bail reform, and fentanyl, he said:
“That’s not my concern”
What?!
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With regards to concerns about supporting Ukraine while America faces its own domestic challenges, Pence brushed them off, stating that it’s not his concern. He then shifted his focus to his presidential campaign, highlighting his objective to restore law and order, secure the border, and revitalize the economy. Pence firmly believed that America can address both domestic issues and still be a global leader.
Pence also faced criticism regarding religious liberty issues in Ukraine, specifically clergy members being arrested for differing viewpoints. However, he dismissed this concern, citing a conversation with one state clergy member as justification for his disregard of these incidents.
While some critics argue that Pence’s approach to Ukraine only exploits and weakens NATO and America, Pence maintained his stance as a means to bleed the Russians and protect national interests. The concerns raised about ammunition shortages and the disparity in armaments between the Ukrainian and Russian forces were dismissed by Pence as highlighting weakness rather than strength.
In conclusion, Pence used his campaign stop in Iowa to defend himself against the fallout from his Tucker Carlson interview and reassert his commitment to Ukraine. He also emphasized his presidential campaign’s goals and dismissed critics who claimed his approach weakens America.
